The Patriots’ offense sputtered without Mac Jones and most of its offensive line starters in a preseason 20-9 loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday night.
A fumble recovery from Calvin Munson led to New England’s first score, a 44-yard field goal from Nick Folk. Rookie Malik Cunningham scored on a red zone QB keeper.
Houston receiver Tank Dell created separation from Isaiah Bolden on a red zone TD catch.